Monthly Archives: January 2016

This week’s workout is a conditioned-based drill that focuses on passing, defensive slides, and closeouts. Playing defense is challenging and fun at the same time. Closing out properly is one of the most difficult aspects of defense to teach and … Continued

I am willing to love you, but before I do, I’ll require a few conditions from you. First, your duty is to make me happy, No matter how you feel, great or crappy. Even when you’re busy or in a … Continued

“Sometimes we need to stop talking, and just listen. Maybe we can learn something. It’s human nature to always want to talk, but if everyone is talking, who is really listening? Take a step back and lend an ear.”

Today’s drill focuses on dribbling, finishing and your reaction capabilities. One person will kneel at one of the free throw line elbows. This person will have at least two or three small cones with them. For this drill make sure … Continued

We are constantly changing. Every moment. Every day. We are always changing. It is a fact. Our bodies are changing. Our minds are changing. Change is happening now and it will continue to happen until we all cease to exist. … Continued

The following fast break drill is great to use as a warmup or even during your training session. I would suggest you have at least 10 players, 5 on each team, because it is a continuity drill which really focuses … Continued

The Serenity Prayer is a neat prayer that I always am reminded of when I face adverse situations in life. “God grant me serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom … Continued

“I will pick hard work over talent any day of the week because we all are talented at something. We all have the capability of achieving success, its just that not all of us want to put forth the effort … Continued

The ego is a leech, a parasite of the most dangerous variety. It feeds on the need to be right, attractive, smart, and wealthy. It consumes pain and suffering in order to flourish. Its hunger is incessant and always in … Continued